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Daimyo | A Japanese feudal lord who commanded and led an army of samurai |
Samurai | Class of warriors in feudal Japan who served their Daimyo with loyalty |
Bushido | A sacred code of the samurai based on honour |
Wakizashi | The second smaller blade for seppuku |
Seppuku | A ritual suicide for restoring honour |
Katana | The main weapon of the Samurai |
Ronin | A masterless Samurai |
Yumi | An ancient Japanese longbow which was a very important part of samurai custom |
Religions that would influence the Samurai | Confucianism, Shintoism & Buddhism |
Samurai’s first honours | Respect, and obedience to their master. Act that has been included by Bushido as way for the Samurai to gain wisdom and control |
Meditation | Act that has been included by Bushido as way for the Samurai to gain wisdom and control |
Their Master | The person the Samurai honour first |